For the past seven years Bernheim has worked with students at the University of Kentucky, College of Design, Architecture Program to support student understanding of SUSTAINABILITY and REGENERATIVE DESIGN. Professors bring classes of students to Bernheim because of our demonstrated leadership in architectural design that connects people with nature. In 2016/2017 a group of students […]
Brainard Palmer-Ball’s Successful Day of Birding
May 9, 2017 By |
This post was written by noted ornithologist, Brainard Palmer-Ball. Photo credit, Pam Spaulding. May is the ideal month for birdwatching in Kentucky, because in addition to our permanent resident birds, many migrant species are on the move from wintering grounds to breeding grounds. Because of Kentucky’s location, most species of birds can be found in […]
Bernheim Will Now Protect 954 More Acres
March 28, 2017 By |
At a special ceremony last month, we announced the purchase of a 954-acre tract of land known as the Big Level, bringing our total acreage to 15,625. The acquisition is the largest since our founder, Isaac Wolfe Bernheim’s original 12,500-acre purchase in 1928. It allows Bernheim to protect even more critical wildlife habitat and continue I.W. Bernheim’s legacy […]
Wildflower Strolls Series Begins Next Week
March 14, 2017 By |
A wildflower grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. With nearly 15,000 acres of land, Bernheim is full of thousands of these beauties. Spring is a great time to begin observing the wildflower from bud to blossom, and that is exactly what you can do in our newest Wildflower Stroll series. Join […]
Book a Field Trip to Bernheim
February 17, 2017 By |
Is your child’s teacher looking for a great place to take her class on a school field trip this spring? How about Bernheim? Bernheim’s natured based educators have programs available for groups of all ages. Whether young explorers venture through the forest on a nature hike or search for aquatic wildlife at Wilson Creek, Bernheim […]
Let Bernheim Help You Begin Planning Your Edible Garden
February 15, 2017 By |
Ready to start planning your edible landscape? February is the month to begin your garden and start seeds of cool season vegetable plants indoors. Come to Bernheim this Saturday, February 18 for two informative and interactive Smart Gardens & Landscapes workshops. Begin the day by joining Nursery Manager, Renée Hutchison from 10 a.m. – Noon, for a workshop, Planning Your […]
This Isaac’s Café Recipe Will Satisfy Your Winter Cravings
January 10, 2017 By |
In the winter issue of our quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, we shared some of the exciting things we are doing at Isaac’s Café, located inside our Visitor Center. Most of the produce used in the Café is harvested from our Edible Garden, located just 500 steps from the Café (talk about local!). Every day, our […]
Winter Hours Have Arrived at Bernheim
December 13, 2016 By |
We are just days away from winter solstice and the holiday season. With these arrivals, our operating hours will vary slightly, including at the Visitor Center and Isaac’s Café. Bernheim will be closed on Sunday, December 25 and Sunday, January 1. The park will be open, but buildings will be closed on Saturday, December 24. […]